Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Western Downs Regional Council is seeking applications for its Community Activation Program.
Assistance to community, sport and recreation organisations to make a positive contribution to active, vibrant communities in the Western Downs through capacity building, encouraging partnerships, long-term planning, good governance and self-sufficiency.
Priorities
- The Community Activation Program supports organisations to undertake activities or programs that contribute to one or more of the following:
- Promotes and develops skill building for community organisations
- Encourages partnerships and collaboration between community groups
- Encourages innovative learning and capacity building opportunities
- Promote participation in sport volunteerism, recreation volunteerism or community volunteerism
Funding Information
- Amount: Up to $2,000.
Outcome: The active communities are connected through strong development and volunteerism
Eligibility Criteria
- All organisations applying for funding should read the specific program guidelines to confirm eligibility under each program. Unless otherwise stated under the individual program, all organisations applying must meet the following criteria:
- Be community based, non-profit incorporated organisation based within the boundaries of Western Downs Regional Council area.
- Consideration will be given to those organisations based outside of the Western Downs Regional Council boundaries where the project/event is being undertaken within the boundaries of the Western Downs Regional Council area. Unincorporated organisations must be auspiced by an incorporated body within the Western Downs Regional Council area. An auspicing agreement form must be completed and attached to the application.
- Where the organisation is an unincorporated local member/branch of a registered charity or other organisation, they must be affiliated with an incorporated state body.
- Must meet the specific eligibility criteria of the funding program as set out in the guidelines. Organisations must contribute financially and/or in-kind to the overall project costs. A higher assessment weighting will be given to those groups who financially contribute towards the project.
- Applications for projects/events commencing prior to the notification of the outcome of the funding round will not be eligible for consideration in the funding round.
Specific Program Guidelines
- Council funds cannot be requested for the payment of salaries and wages of staff members. Specific Program Examples:
- Support community groups to strengthen their volunteer capacity through workshops and programs.
- Engagement of an expert to assist with the development of strategic plans, business plans and volunteer programs.
- Hosting community engagement activities to encourage increased membership and volunteering opportunities.
For more information, visit Community Activation Program.